Full timeMonday - FridayUp to £50000 per annum plus our Sodexo employee benefits packageOpportunities for professional developmentCatering ManagerLondon, W2 6BDAt Sodexo, we're passionate about our people.We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.We are seeking an experienced and motivated Catering Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of catering operations, including core service and on-site events. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality food and service, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining full compliance with health and safety standards.The Catering Manager will plan, coordinate, and manage catered events and daily service operations from initial client consultation through to successful delivery. You will bridge client satisfaction with operational excellence to ensure smooth, profitable, and compliant service delivery.As a Catering Manager you'll:Client & Event PlanningManage client consultations, budgeting, tastings, and event deliveryOversee event days and on-site initiativesTeam LeadershipRecruit, train, schedule, and develop team membersLead and motivate kitchen, service, and support staffOperations ManagementMaintain food quality, presentation, and service standardsOversee equipment, venue setup, stock control, and daily operationsFinancial ControlManage budgets, control costs, and achieve GP% and revenue targetsMonitor stock and minimise wasteQuality & ComplianceEnsure high service standards and full health, safety, and hygiene complianceManage audits, inspections, training, and documentationSupplier ManagementLiaise and negotiate with suppliersManage contracts and maintain strong partnershipsWhat we're looking for:Strong leadership and team management skillsExcellent communication and customer service abilitiesHighly organised with strong problem-solving capabilityKnowledge of food safety, hygiene, and catering business managementExperience managing budgets and financial performanceConfident managing compliance in a regulated environmentWhy Sodexo?:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way.We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing supportAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeingAccess to a 24hr virtual GP ServiceSodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension PlanOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development toolsBike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fitSodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policiesA little more about Sodexo:At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Ready to be part of something greater?Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications